Travel nurse | Jasper, AL

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  • Location: Houston, AL

by one of the largest faith-based healthcare systems in the country. For the 1st time in Common Spirit Health's ministry, we are launching an enterprisewide national travel program that will ultimately operate in 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states; we invite select, exceptional nurses to earn excellent benefits (see below) while on temporary assignments across the country.

If you are committed to social justice, and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. As our Medical Surgical Travel Nurse at Common Spirit Health, you'll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of

your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen backssment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice. Responsibilities backsses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational

and emotional needs of patients and families. Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.

e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i. e. IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary. Initiates emergency support measures (i. e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i. e. emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene). Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience as registered nurse in a critical care / intensive care unit.

ADN or Nursing Diploma Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and (ACLS). Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license and other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies. Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) #LI-CHIFor more details: jobs-search.

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